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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Small Businesses Can Learn from HR Best Practices
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a perfect time for small businesses to strengthen their workplace wellness and employee support strategies. This post from Elevated HR Consulting shares practical ways employers can promote preventive care, handle leave and accommodations compliantly, and build a compassionate, health-focused culture with expert HR guidance.
Cynthia Jenkins
Oct 203 min read
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Q4 is Here: The HR Priorities Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Overlook
Whether you have two employees or twenty, now is the time to pause, take stock, and make sure your people and policies are aligned with your business goals.
Cynthia Jenkins
Oct 32 min read
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Labor Day: Appreciation, Boundaries, and a Smart Tuesday Re-Entry
Labor Day is a values test: appreciation, fairness, and follow-through. Use today to honor the contribution of your people—and use tomorrow to prove it with clear priorities, clean processes, and consistent pay practices.
Cynthia Jenkins
Sep 12 min read
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Effective Strategies for Modern HR Management
In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing human resources effectively is more critical than ever.
Cynthia Jenkins
Aug 264 min read
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Workplace Violence Is Rising – HR Must Act Now
Workplace violence, defined broadly by OSHA as any act of physical violence, threats, harassment, or intimidation, poses a serious threat to employee well‑being, morale, and organizational culture (Wikipedia). As HR professionals, this phenomenon isn’t just a compliance concern—it’s a human concern demanding proactive leadership.
Cynthia Jenkins
Aug 142 min read
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Setting the Stage for Success: Why Onboarding Matters More Than You Think
Onboarding isn’t just a "feel-good" activity. It directly impacts engagement, performance, and retention.
Cynthia Jenkins
Aug 133 min read
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Leading Through Change: How Small Business Owners Can Support Their Teams in Uncertain Times
Whether you're restructuring roles, adopting new tools, or adjusting your services to meet evolving market demands, change can feel overwhelming—not just for you, but for your team too.
Cynthia Jenkins
Aug 52 min read
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Recognizing National Disability Independence Day: Why It Matters in the Workplace
One in four U.S. adults lives with a disability, according to the CDC. This statistic underscores how critical it is for organizations to prioritize inclusive practices.
Cynthia Jenkins
Jul 263 min read
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How HR Consulting Helps Build a Stronger Workplace
This blog post will explore how HR consulting can help create a stronger workplace by focusing on employee engagement, compliance, talent management, training, and change management.
Cynthia Jenkins
Jul 164 min read
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How HR Consulting Can Transform Workplace Culture
This article will delve into how HR consulting can help shape and enhance your organization's culture.
Cynthia Jenkins
Jun 34 min read
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing Well-being in the Workplace
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing visibility around mental health challenges and breaking the stigma...
Cynthia Jenkins
May 163 min read
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The Importance of Properly Onboarding W-2 Employees
Properly onboarding employees is a critical business practice that directly affects your company’s growth, culture, and compliance.
Cynthia Jenkins
Apr 93 min read
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Balancing Technological Progress and Employee Well-Being: A Guide for Small Businesses
As technology continues to reshape the workplace, small businesses must find ways to integrate innovations while safeguarding employee...
Cynthia Jenkins
Apr 22 min read
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How to Handle Employee Terminations Legally: A Comprehensive Guide
Terminating an employee is one of the most challenging responsibilities for an employer. Handling the process legally and professionally...
Cynthia Jenkins
Feb 202 min read
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Plan the Perfect Team-Building Day
Team building is the number one go-to when it comes to improving work relationships amongst staff and fostering a sense of unity. As you...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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5 Workplace Trends Your Company Should Follow in 2024
As the new year approaches, employers are faced with the task of staying up to date with rapidly changing trends to prevent being left...
Cynthia Jenkins
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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How to Retain Your Best Employees
Employee retention is a critical issue for companies right now; with the average employee jumping ship about every two to four years,...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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